Obituaries
Lance Neil Oliver
May 27, 2024
Lance Neil Oliver, 85, passed away on May 27, 2024, at the Albany Stratton VA. Lance was born March 12, 1939, in Wellsville, NY, the son of the late Neil Oliver and Doris Allen Oliver. He was a graduate of Richburg Central School in Richburg, NY. In 1957, Lance entered the Marine Corps, where he was a radar technician and...
Jo Mcgarry
May 26, 2024
CLIFTON PARK- Jo McGarry, age 95, passed away at Fulton Center on May 26, 2024. She was born in Manhattan on November 9, 1928, daughter of the late Edmonde Eades Sr. and Sally (Bolling) Eades. She was employed at Sterling Winthrop for many years. She retired January 1, 1991. She leaves behind a son, Mark J McGarry, a sister, Patricia...
Philip "Phil" Panella
May 26, 2024
Philip A. Panella, 81, husband to Bonnie Dlugosz Panella, both of Rotterdam, New York passed away Sunday, May 22, 2024 at Ellis Hospital. Phil was a proud graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and went on to Cobleskill Community College. During his career of 20 years, he was a well respected hairstylist, owning 3 hair salons. After retiring, he went on...
Peggy N. Mackiewicz
May 26, 2024
Peggy, “Nani,” Mackiewicz passed away on May 26 at the age of 95. She never feared death and looked forward to what comes next. Her family is filled with great comfort to know she is finally reunited with so many people she loved who went before her, especially her husband of 69 years, Augie Mackiewicz. We have no doubt they...
Eileen M. Logan
May 25, 2024
Eileen M. Logan, 63, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024. Born in Albany on December 9, 1960, she was the daughter of Margaret E. Logan and the late Lawrence J. Logan. Eileen was a proud employee of the Menands Workshop and most recently, the Center for Disability Services. She enjoyed music, concerts, crafts, boat rides on Lake George, and...
Julianne Jarvis
May 24, 2024
Julianne (Paquin) Jarvis (92), a resident of Guilderland, NY for many years, passed away on May 24, 2024 at Teresian House Nursing Home in Albany, with many family members at her side.Born in Jamestown, NY on Sept. 17,1931 to James Lacy Paquin and Ruth Isabella (McGee) Paquin, Julie was graduated from Jamestown High School in 1949. A talented artist, she...
Roxanne E. Ryan
May 24, 2024
Ryan, Roxanne passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024 at Albany Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Norman Tatro and Barbara (Phillips)Tatro. Roxanne is survived by her son, Daniel Ryan Jr., daughter Jamie (Alex) Kendrick , Grandchildren Reigan (Jesse) Frankoski, Madysen (Matthew) McMullen, Kamryn (Joseph) Stone, Chelsey (Keith) Millington, Daniel...
Michelle L. Stetz
May 23, 2024
Michelle Gomula-Stetz, 55, of Rensselaer passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024 after a lengthy illness.Michelle was born on November 24, 1968 to the late Robert and Frances Gomula of Amsterdam, NY. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1987 and then went on to be a CNA for over 20 years. Michelle loved her family more than anything....
Eleanor L. Langdon
May 23, 2024
Eleanor L. "Ellie" Langdon, 82, wife of Earl C. Langdon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Born on April 18, 1942, in Glens Falls, NY.Ellie graduated from South Glens Falls High School, and later went on to study nursing. In 1963, she graduated from the Albany Medical School of Nursing. She worked at Albany Children's Hospital, and Kingston...
Dora Dean Jackson-Lewis
May 22, 2024
Dora Dean Jackson-Lewis was born Dora Dean Bivins in Crisp County, town of Cordele, Georgia on July 19,1937 to Tissie Mae Bivins and James Alford. Her early childhood was spent working on a plantation in Georgia beside her mother picking cotton and shucking peanuts. At approximately 7 years old Dora, her brother Johnny Bivins and their mother relocated to upstate...
Zacharry Vincent Patnode
May 22, 2024
Zacharry Vincent Patnode, born November 28, 1986 entered into eternal peace on May 22, 2024. There is no doubt he was received with love by his adoring grandparents, Lillian and Robert Griego and Vincent and Thelma Patnode. Zacharry was a beautiful soul who touched the lives of so many with his kind spirit. He absolutely loved being with his family...
Claude Thornton
May 21, 2024
Click here to view Claude's ServiceCelebration of Life: Claude ThorntonSo with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again, and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. John 16:22Claude Thornton, aged 85, on May 21st, 2024, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Claude Thornton was born to Cap and...
Gloria A. Felitte
May 21, 2024
COLONIE – Gloria A. Felitte, 92, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. She was born on June 2, 1931, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Bernadette "Minnie" (Tortorici) DiBella.The world has truly lost a force of nature. Even at close to 93 years old she was in no way ready to leave and was looking ahead to the...
Peter J. Derusso, Jr.
May 21, 2024
Peter DeRusso Jr., 58, passed away on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024. Peter was the beloved son of Peter DeRusso Sr. and Blanche (Falco) DeRusso. Peter was a Core Services Field Rewind Specialist at GE Power & Water in Schenectady for over 10 years. He was extremely hardworking and enjoyed keeping busy. Peter loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren....
Loretta D. Brustman
May 21, 2024
Loretta DeMartini Brustman, age 80, of Guilderland, NY passed at home May 21, 2024. Born and raised in Manhattan, she then earned degrees in microbiology and genetics from Cornell University and NYU. Her early working years were spent with the NYS Birth Defects Institute in Albany with her research published in the journal Nature.Married in 1968 and living in Guilderland,...
Joseph Anthony Cioffi
May 19, 2024
COHOES - Joseph Anthony Cioffi, 71, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 19, 2024 surrounded by family at the Rosewood Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in East Greenbush. Joseph was born on July 29, 1952 in Troy and was the son of the late Nicola and Yolanda Cioffi. He was a graduate of Troy High School and was employed by General Electric...
Ruth A. Johnson
May 18, 2024
Albany- Johnson Arlene Ruth , 80, surrounded by family passed away May 18,2024. Ruth was born on May 15th, 1944 in Albany, New York to the late Janet and William Stratton. Ruth was educated in the Albany School System. After high school Ruth married Herman Johnson, they had 4 daughters.Ruth accepted Christ at a young age, first being baptized at...
Lori L. Whitney
May 17, 2024
Lori Lynn Whitney, 69, of Delmar, passed away suddenly on May 17, 2024 at home. She was born in Albany on September 12, 1954 to the late Roland and Barbara(Saulsbury) Whitney. She is predeceased by her brothers, Alan and Terry Whitney.Lori graduated from BCHS in 1972 and after graduation she obtained her cosmetology license from Colonna Beauty School. She eventually...
Richard J. Johnson
May 17, 2024
Richard J. "Dick" Johnson, 74, passed away on May 17, 2024.Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary Johnson.Dick attended Watervliet High School before enlisting in the US Army, serving as active duty from 1969-1971, and also in the reserves. He enjoyed playing on the local softball team, darts, fishing, and was a forever...
Kevin T. Conroy
May 16, 2024
Kevin's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.Albany - Kevin T. Conroy, 59, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 16, 2024. Born in Albany NY, he was the son of the late James and Margaret (Mileski) Conroy. Kevin is also predeceased by his brother James D. Conroy. Kevin worked at St. Peters...
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